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Ford Ranger Wildtrak
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Used 2011-2022 Ford Ranger buyers’ guide

Love to buy a new-generation Ranger but can’t afford it, or afford the wait?

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2023 Ford Ranger Raptor: New-gen turbo-petrol engine proves times are changing

Ford’s upcoming performance-oriented Ranger Raptor’s relatively small petrol V6 is a sign that change is afoot

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Common-rail diesel technology: multiple injection systems

Analysing the effects of multiple injection technology in a common-rail diesel engine

Petrol vs EV
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Why the federal election result matters to car companies

The recent election result would have – no doubt – had local auto executives sit up and take notice

Land Rover History
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Legendary Land Rover tales

Ron Moon recalls the grandiose feats of the original Land Rover

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Top tips for outback trips

Expert tips on outback travel, from an experienced adventurer

BT-50 diesel engine
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Talking diesel politics: exhaust emissions

Where does the recent change of government leave the diesel engine?

Extra air intake into engine bay
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Want more power? You need more air

The problem faced by diesel or petrol engines is, to burn either fuel you need an awful lot of air

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Opinion: Future of the petrol engine

Fraser delves into the future of petrol-electric hybrid powertrains

ARB Off-Road Icons trip: Part 1
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Opinion: Should you cross a flooded road?

Ron Moon addresses the misinformation regarding crossing flooded roads in a 4×4

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Rebadged utes: a critique of platform sharing

What’s in a badge?

Water pump outback
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How much water should you take on an Outback trip?

Ron Moon on why we need to rethink our water use

Ford Raptor X diesel engine
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The rise and fall of diesel power

Automotive diesel-engine technology has reached its zenith

Cape York travel by 4x4
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Opinion: Cape York is changing

It’s going to be a big year for changes going on in the Cape, most of them good

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series suspension
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Toyota plays it safe with the 300 Series’ suspension

If Toyota was as bold with the chassis as it was with the powertrain, the 300 Series could have been equipped with a very different suspension set-up

Ranger Rover PHEV plug-in hybrid
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Opinion: Plug-in hybrids are the vehicles of the future

Plug-in hybrids are the only vehicles that point towards the future

Baja, USA and Mexico
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Have you considered heading overseas for your next off-road trip?

There are some incredible off-road challenges to be had all over the world

Ford Ranger versus Toyota Hilux
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Ford versus Toyota battle rages in to new territory

Ranger and Hilux have been long-time rivals at the top of 4×4 dual-cab ute sales, so what has Toyota in store with Hilux to combat the all-new 2022 Ford Ranger?

2022 Toyota LandCruiser 300
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Opinion: The 3.3-litre V6 diesel in the 300 Series isn’t ‘all-new’

Revolution or evolution? Fraser Stronach deep dives into what powers the 300 Series

EV chassis
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Opinion: The electric motor is well-suited to automotive use

Shock, horror! The electric vehicle won’t end life on earth as we know it

School zones
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Opinion: Driving pleasure is ruined by nagging car alerts

Matt has had a gutful of cars telling him what to do

Toyota twin-turbo engines
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Opinion: How the LC300’s new high-tech diesel V6 improves on the outgoing V8

The Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series V6 diesel is a huge leap forward in sophistication from the V8

Animal threats in Australia
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There’s a bigger threat in Australia than snakes, sharks and crocs

Reckon snakes, sharks or crocodiles are the big killers in the animal world in Australia? Think again.

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Opinion: The LC300’s 3.3-litre V6 diesel is a huge step forward

The brand-new 3.3-litre V6 diesel makes any previous diesel engine Toyota has produced look decidedly underwhelming